Good morning, Kalamazoo.

At last night's meeting, Commissioner Stephanie Hoffman said three stray bullets from a rolling gunfight hit her home—one in her bathroom, one in her living room, and one in her garage—though she was not injured and said the incident has strengthened her resolve to fight gun violence.

Kalamazoo is recruiting a new city manager to replace Jim Ritsema, who will retire in November.

Online applications with cover letters and resumes will be reviewed starting September 12 while five finalists will be invited for a meet—and–greet and interviews as the community survey remains open until midnight on August 24.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders will speak at Miller Auditorium—1341 Theatre Drive—in Kalamazoo on Saturday, Aug.

23 at 7 p.m. as part of his free Fighting Oligarchy Tour, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. and the Rodeo Boys starting a performance at 6 p.m.; Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will join Sanders on stage.

Life EMS Ambulance launched its Behavioral Health Transport Program in 2022 to move patients from hospitals to treatment centers using custom-designed SUVs—nine now with a tenth coming—and the service has completed over 7,000 rides that offer a more comfortable ride than traditional ambulances.

Today at 1500 E. Kilgore Road, a developer is nearly done converting an old Residence Inn into 83 apartments called Kilgore Apartments even though the city pulled $400K in funding due to compliance concerns—officials say the project will continue.

Kalamazoo teen figure skater Khloe Felton, who has earned four gold medals and is one of the Midwest’s top ice dancers, will compete in the U.S. National Solo Dance Final in Salt Lake City from Sept.

11—14.

August Vintage Mart at Factory Cafe

10 AM – 5 PM — Factory Coffee — Free entry — Explore vintage goods and handcrafted treasures from local vendors while enjoying cafe drinks.

Stevie Wonder Tribute by The Andrew Fisher Quartet

4-5 p.m. — Bronson Park — Free entry — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Stevie Wonder with The Andrew Fisher Quartet in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Read to Eleanor

3:30 – 5:00 PM — Kalamazoo Public Library - Alma Powell Branch — Free — Spend a cozy afternoon reading to Eleanor, a friendly therapy dog, and take home a book!

Dungeons & Dragons Game Night

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Washington Square Branch — Registration required — Enjoy a night of adventure whether you're a beginner or an experienced player.

Family Storytime at Oshtemo Library

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Kalamazoo Public Library - Oshtemo Branch — Free — Enjoy a delightful half hour of books, songs, stories, and interactive playtime for families.

Dokidokon 2025

All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites Kalamazoo — Tickets start at $10 — Celebrate anime, gaming, and cosplay with a heart at a pirate-themed convention.

Brush the Block Mural Festival

10 a.m. — Discover Kalamazoo — Free entry — Celebrate creativity as artists transform the city with stunning murals over six days.

Dokidokon 2025

All day — Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center — Tickets from $10 to $180 — Celebrate all things anime and gaming with a heartwarming community atmosphere and pirate theme.

SlideDayz at the Zoo

12 PM – 8 PM — Kalamazoo Speedway Inc — Free venue parking — Experience a thrilling combo of drifting and live music in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Kalamazoo Scottish Festival

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Kindleberger Park — Free entry — Celebrate everything Scottish with music, food, games, and Highland competitions.